LPN/MA - Orthopedics

Great Falls Hospital • Great Falls, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in examination, treatment or diagnostic procedures as requested (after proven competency) of clinic patients under physician direction following established standards and practices. Functions asd the primary liaison between patients, staff and providers. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient. Must be able to take vital signs, triage patient calls, refill prescriptions, complete necessary prior authorizations and to help support their team of co-workers. Gives direction to: CNA's and schedulers. Receives direction from: Providers, Nurses Coordinators, Clinical Managers/Supervisors.

Requirements

• Appropriate Licensure/Certification
• Follows most current standards for continuing education requirements as dictated by State/Federal licensure requirements
• BLS
• A graduate of a medical assisting program and has passed the CMA/RMA Certification Examination of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Medical Technologists and maintains currency of the CMA/RMA credential
• Medical Terminology
• Basic Medical Assistant Principles and Procedures
• Key boarding skills
• Basic office skills
• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

Responsibilities

• Assisting in examination, treatment or diagnostic procedures
• Functions as the primary liaison between patients, staff and providers
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient
• Take vital signs
• Triage patient calls
• Refill prescriptions
• Complete necessary prior authorizations
• Help support their team of co-workers
• Gives direction to CNA's and schedulers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees